{"id":23607,"date":"2019-12-29T12:21:26","date_gmt":"2019-12-29T10:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/uncategorized\/ten-authentic-cookhouses-that-take-us-through-a-journey-to-the-old-athens\/23607\/"},"modified":"2020-07-31T07:17:59","modified_gmt":"2020-07-31T04:17:59","slug":"ten-authentic-cookhouses-that-take-us-through-a-journey-to-the-old-athens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/athens\/ten-authentic-cookhouses-that-take-us-through-a-journey-to-the-old-athens\/23607\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten authentic eateries in a trip through old Athens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As you place your foot at their entrance, you will think that you have been transferred back in time. Cookhouses with authentic recipes and a nostalgic environment that offer you an experience that is straight out of the Old <a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/tag\/athens\/#.XgaQlxczYVk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Athens.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The authentic cookhouses in the city centre are valuable sites worth visiting. The retro environment and the traditional Greek cuisine comprise an irresistible combination.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Martinis Kitchen, in Athens<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Martinis-Kouzina-basilis15.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Martinis-Kouzina-basilis15-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Martinis-Kouzina-basilis15-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10221 size-full aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Martinis-Kouzina-basilis15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Martinis-Kouzina-basilis15.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Martinis-Kouzina-basilis15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Martinis-Kouzina-basilis15-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/picture> Photo Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.martiniskouzina.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>martiniskouzina.gr<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Housed in a building dating back to <strong>1888<\/strong>, the <strong>Martinis Kitchen,<\/strong>offers to its visitors about 40 different recipes each day. Being in operation for more than half a century and with recipes of the traditional Greek cuisine, one understands why it has so many adoring patrons.<\/p>\n<p>There, you will find food cooked with great passion each and every day. Old, tried, tested and timeless recipes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 289 Patision ave &amp; Iakovaton street<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tel:<\/strong> 210 2111063<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.martiniskouzina.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>martiniskouzina.gr<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook Page<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MartinisKouzina\/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&amp;eid=ARAvueRE52XtyjgCtoBdg2rpa2Qo8GQX33hwMdE_mlHWRDlt2ZVFWc8j5YJFqwZ4QhJC7p3Znn-tbpDU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Martinis Cookery &#8211; Martinis Kouzina<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Traditional Cookhouse (Evgenia) <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/caption.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/caption-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/caption-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10248 size-full aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/caption.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/caption.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/caption-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/caption-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>&#8220;Traditional Cookhouse&#8221; (Paradosiako Oinomageirio) has been in operation<\/strong> since <strong>1987<\/strong> offering large and tasty plates. Its big advantage is the seafood. Although it is located in a purely touristy place, it does not alleviate its quality. <strong>You will find excellent quality fish, fresh salads and delicious appetizers.<\/strong> The service goes hand in hand with the same excellent quality.<\/p>\n<p>A guaranteed choice with the perfume of the old days passed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>44A arliamVoulis street in Plaka District<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tel:<\/strong> 210 3214121<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Barbayiannis Kitchen<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10220 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/%CE%BC%CF%80%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%BC%CF%80%CE%B1%CE%B3%CE%B9%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%BD%CE%B7%CF%82.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>After almost half a century of life, Barbayannis Kitchen boasts as an all-time classic cook-house in <a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/tag\/athens\/#.XgaQlxczYVk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Athens.<\/strong><\/a> It started selling wine and charcoal many years ago and now, it is one of the best cook-houses. Its hotpot tastes like those of the old and beautiful Athens, and its prices remain at reasonable levels. Nice taste, excellent prices and a retro environment.<\/p>\n<p>What else do you need? <strong>Don&#8217;t forget that this is where<\/strong> George Tzavella&#8217;s film &#8220;The drunkard&#8221; was shot, starring Orestis Makris. Eating in Barbayiannis&#8217;, you will fill like being the star in a movie a long lost era.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>94 Emmanouil Benaki street &#8211; Exarchia District<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tel:<\/strong> 210 3824138<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook Page: <a class=\"_64-f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/%CE%9C%CF%80%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%BC%CF%80%CE%B1%CE%B3%CE%B9%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%BD%CE%B7%CF%82-%CE%9F%CE%B9%CE%BD%CE%BF%CE%BC%CE%B1%CE%B3%CE%B5%CE%B9%CF%81%CE%B5%CE%B9%CE%BF-530481803751320\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barbayiannis Winery<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bouka <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/37015870_705941076404129_71814889730998272_o-1.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/37015870_705941076404129_71814889730998272_o-1-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/37015870_705941076404129_71814889730998272_o-1-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10251 size-full aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/37015870_705941076404129_71814889730998272_o-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/37015870_705941076404129_71814889730998272_o-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/37015870_705941076404129_71814889730998272_o-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/37015870_705941076404129_71814889730998272_o-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<p><strong>One more cook-house in Exarcheia District that emits the aroma of tradition.<\/strong> You will find well-cooked hotpot reminiscent of your &#8230; mom and prices that are perfectly reasonable so that you can later leave full and happy. Just like the old days.<\/p>\n<p>A plus is its wide variety of dishes you can choose from. And everything is served in large portions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>29 Solomou street &#8211; Exarchia District<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tel:<\/strong> 210 3800365<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook page: <a class=\"_64-f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mpouka2010\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bouka-cook-house<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/athina\/thrylikoi-kinimatografoi-stin-athina-poy-antexan-sto-chrono\/10168\/#.XgaNtBczYVk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Legendary cinemas in Athens that have lasted the pass of time.<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><strong>Diporto, in Athens<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/diporto.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/diporto-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/diporto-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10253 size-full aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/diporto.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/diporto.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/diporto-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/diporto-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<p><strong>One of the most characteristic cook-houses of Old Athens.<\/strong> An underground space dominated by large wine-barrels. It&#8217;s like you&#8217;re starring in an old Greek movie. <strong>You will taste fresh fish and choose from 5-6 different daily dishes.<\/strong> You will not be disappointed.<\/p>\n<p>In this underground &#8220;shebeen&#8221; in a 150-year-old building, you will have a pleasant time with tasty food and a journey to the past. The shop is usually full, so you might have to be a little patient. However, as soon as you sit down, your order will be in no time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>9 Sokratous Street &#8211; in Athens<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone Number:<\/strong> 210 3211463<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Kitsulas <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10219 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/%CE%9A%CE%99%CE%A4%CE%A3%CE%9F%CE%A5%CE%9B%CE%91%CE%A3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Photo Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/oKitsoulas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Kitsulas Tavern<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It may not be in the centre of Athens but it has raised generations of people in Halandri District. A cook-house with a long history and, of course, good food. <strong>It serves traditional Greek food since 1946 and, no doubt, it is on the list of the cook-houses of the Old Athens.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The homemade delicious food is accompanied by excellent service and also very good prices. If you&#8217;re in Halandri district, make a visit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>25 Fillikis Etairias Street &#8211; Halandri District<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tel:<\/strong> 210 6814798<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook page: <a id=\"js_41u\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kitsoulasTavern\/?__tn__=kC-R&amp;eid=ARDtggPZLe_87pDV4hsUGx6H0CAnHm0pc_UoUnuUr8MwWU5DL8NMmlEwaImFMXGl5z3sxtj4rTQZhr-O&amp;hc_ref=ARQLY_C4eKg4rXS3aldKjUuQF24LKlc-SoE7e_FiRsZX9o6tOcM9JVP_DzQWITQUBkY&amp;fref=nf&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBDxpWvW8yen13fR-QrdBLEds2JOvEymR43sTyCzU-6wyZjKGL1K0yw_SakT12ZUoVqqwKn7yRhIbqZpRyyG_5_Pg9x4CDxS_1EQqgZBDx-WRfF7DGgV20i6NEwZ6zsoTsy2K1QjQGItDcavE6xTHJZA1isBPJY5xipGtGYCyincLSi_UqTUEA7iDVoXvcmy0i01Z9EBmKJ8s252vyQ9FIoR3JIxtGeBPfh_XyVkIckfCe_SgQWhBdNTPuPt6_lM6d5Ykf0hisuVPVH6P8ygz8Nw0FowgUQBPdkDnkX5Q4ghgR3KXDWOHtpJg2THisSF_eEaj12bYRkpahBW-ELIK7mntcM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hovercard=\"\/ajax\/hovercard\/page.php?id=1534348070137430&amp;extragetparams=%7B%22__tn__%22%3A%22%2CdkC-R-R%22%2C%22eid%22%3A%22ARDtggPZLe_87pDV4hsUGx6H0CAnHm0pc_UoUnuUr8MwWU5DL8NMmlEwaImFMXGl5z3sxtj4rTQZhr-O%22%2C%22hc_ref%22%3A%22ARQLY_C4eKg4rXS3aldKjUuQF24LKlc-SoE7e_FiRsZX9o6tOcM9JVP_DzQWITQUBkY%22%2C%22fref%22%3A%22nf%22%7D\" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show=\"1\" data-hovercard-referer=\"ARQLY_C4eKg4rXS3aldKjUuQF24LKlc-SoE7e_FiRsZX9o6tOcM9JVP_DzQWITQUBkY\" aria-describedby=\"u_d4_1\" aria-owns=\"js_41c\">Kitsoulas Tavern<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Epirus Cook-house <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10247 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/%CE%B7%CF%80%CE%B5%CE%B9%CF%81%CE%BF%CF%82.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the most traditional kitchens in Athens. <strong>A historic food shop inside Varvakeios Agora.<\/strong> You will enjoy traditional recipes from Epirus (a north-western area of Greece bordering to Albania) and soups of very high demand. The cuisine of Epirus, moreover, is famous for its beautiful traditional flavours.<\/p>\n<p>Goat, veal and yuvarelakia (a special greek recipe of meatballs with rice) are on top of the list. If you&#8217;re a fan of patsas (a soup made of stomach and legs of lamb or pork), you&#8217;ve found the kitchen you are going to visit again and again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>4 Filopoimenos Street &#8211; in Athens<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tel:<\/strong> 210 3240773<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook Page<\/strong>: <strong><a class=\"_64-f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/%CE%9F%CE%B9%CE%BD%CE%BF%CE%BC%CE%B1%CE%B3%CE%B5%CE%B9%CF%81%CE%B5%CE%AF%CE%BF-%CE%97-%CE%89%CF%80%CE%B5%CE%B9%CF%81%CE%BF%CF%82-Oinomageireio-Epirus-764276353627495\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Epirus Cook-house<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Oikonomou<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12402153_1074094935942633_2467909247876031575_o.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12402153_1074094935942633_2467909247876031575_o-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12402153_1074094935942633_2467909247876031575_o-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10255 size-full aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12402153_1074094935942633_2467909247876031575_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12402153_1074094935942633_2467909247876031575_o.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12402153_1074094935942633_2467909247876031575_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12402153_1074094935942633_2467909247876031575_o-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>With many decades of operation to its credit, &#8220;Oikonomou&#8221; is one of the standard cook-houses in the picturesque neighbourhood of Petralona District. The cook-house has been operating since the 1930s and will take you to old <a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/tag\/athens\/#.XgaQlxczYVk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Athens<\/strong><\/a> with its flavours.<\/p>\n<p>Its food and appetizers are of a bygone era, having nothing in common with the usual fast food. The menu has specific choices only but they are all worth trying.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>41 Troon &amp; Kidantidon streets &#8211; Ano Petralona District<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone Number:<\/strong> 210 3467555<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook Page<\/strong>: <strong><a id=\"js_6k\" class=\"_hli\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/%CE%A4%CE%B1%CE%B2%CE%AD%CF%81%CE%BD%CE%B1-%CF%84%CE%BF%CF%85-%CE%9F%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%BD%CF%8C%CE%BC%CE%BF%CF%85-645687098783421\/?tn-str=k%2AF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hovercard=\"\/ajax\/hovercard\/page.php?id=645687098783421&amp;extragetparams=%7B%22tn-str%22%3A%22k%2AF%22%7D\" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show=\"1\" aria-describedby=\"u_10_1\" aria-owns=\"js_6i\">Oikonomou Tavern<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Wine shop, in Athens<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/475863_327925037261032_73534280_o.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/475863_327925037261032_73534280_o-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/475863_327925037261032_73534280_o-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10258 size-full aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/475863_327925037261032_73534280_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/475863_327925037261032_73534280_o.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/475863_327925037261032_73534280_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/475863_327925037261032_73534280_o-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>Psyrris District is synonymous to old Athens. The Wine Shop is one of the oldest traditional wineries in Psyrris District operating since <strong>1928.<\/strong> In addition to nice traditional food, you will also find good wine. <strong>Don&#8217;t forget to try the &#8220;kasopita&#8221; of Epirusas well as the &#8220;apaki&#8221; (smoked pork tenderloin) with thyme.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lamb chops are delicious and on top of that, you can also add the live music that takes you to old Athens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>12A Aeschylus street &#8211; in Athens<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tel:<\/strong> 213 0081461<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook Page: <a class=\"_64-f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Oinopoleion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wine Shop<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Philipou<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/chicken_biftekia-1.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/chicken_biftekia-1-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/chicken_biftekia-1-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10259 size-full aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/chicken_biftekia-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/chicken_biftekia-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/chicken_biftekia-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/chicken_biftekia-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<p><strong>A historical cook-house that has been operating since 1923 at the same place in Kolonaki District, in the basement of an apartment building. <\/strong> Grandpa Costas&#8217; recipes remain unchanged over time and this is what makes the difference. A minimal retro environment that reminds you of older times.<\/p>\n<p>Since 1968, in fact, it has an open kitchen (the kitchen is in the same space with the dining room), something which was very innovative for that time. If you pass by, you&#8217;ll understand why.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>19 Xenokratus street &#8211; Kolonaki District<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"><strong>Tel:<\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">210 7216390<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.filippou.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> filippou.gr<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/athina\/athina-vradines-stigmes-periergis-omorfias\/8609\/#.XgaNvBczYVk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Athens: Evening moments of odd beauty<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you place your foot at their entrance, you will think that you have been transferred back in time. Cookhouses with authentic recipes and a nostalgic environment that offer you an experience that is straight out of the Old Athens. The authentic cookhouses in the city centre are valuable sites worth visiting. The retro 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